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Αντουάν Βαττώ 1684–1721
Γάλλος From Βαλανσιέν Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
While his kin focused on the practicalities of trade and labor, young Jean-Antoine found himself drawn to the movement of the streets.
The Rococo names to know
100 Famous Rococo Ζωγράφοι You Should Know
If you remember one Rococo μάστορας, make it Αντουάν Βαττώ (1684–1721), the name behind Pierrot, formerly known as Gilles και Η Πρώτη Επίσκεψη στην Κύθηρα. After that come Καναλέττο, Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Τιέπολο, Φρανσουά Μπουσέ και Ζαν Ονορέ Φραγκονάρ. Our 100 picks go from Jean-François De Troy (born 1645) to Εdouard Honoré Ave (born 1818), from 18 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Rococo, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
Quick facts
Rococo in a nutshell
- 100Καλλιτέχνες
- 1645–1818Έτη γέννησης
- 18Χώρες γέννησης
- 5Γυναίκες
- 1Ζωντανοί καλλιτέχνες
- 11.037Έργα στον κατάλογό μας
- Μουσεία που διαθέτουν τα περισσότερα σημαντικά έργα
- Μουσείο του Λούβρου (16), Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης (11), Ερμιτάζ (9), Nationalmuseum (8)
- Οι γυναίκες αυτής της λίστας
- Ροζάλμπα Καρριέρα, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, Άννα Βαλλαιέρ-Κόστερ, Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun, Anna Dorothea Therbusch
Meet them one by one
The 100 famous Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής, from most famous down
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Καναλέττο 1697–1768
Italian From Βενετία Vedute, topographical style On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
Giovanni Antonio Canal, known to many as Canaletto, was born in Venice, Italy, on October 18, 1697. These years spent working on stage sets provided the technical foundation for his later interest in the actual buildings and waterways of Venice.
See them at His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.
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Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Τιέπολο 1696–1770
Italian From Βενετία Rococo and Baroque On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
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Ζαν Σιμεόν Σαρντέν 1699–1779
Γάλλος From Παρίσι Φυσιοκρατισμός On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
He sought formal instruction through apprenticeships with history painters Pierre- Jacques Cazes and Noël-Nicolas Coypel. His ascent within the Parisian art community was marked by steady, disciplined progress.
See them at His presence is felt strongly in Paris, where the Musée du Louvre holds a significant portion of his output.
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Τόμας Γκένσμπορο 1727–1788
British From Σάντμπερι Rococo, Romanticism On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
By the age of thirteen, the pull of the capital became too strong to ignore, and he left the familiarity of Suffolk for the bustling streets of London in 1740.
See them at To walk through the rooms of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury is to step into the very environment that nurtured his early vision.
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Τζόσουα Ρέινολντς 1723–1792
British From Πλίμουθ Grand Style On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
His sister, Mary Palmer, was also a person of letters, known for her writing of Devonshire Dialogue. In 1740, he moved to London to begin an apprenticeship under the portrait painter Thomas Hudson.
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Ζαν-Μπατίστ Γκρεζ 1725–1805
Γάλλος From Τουρνύ Ροκοκό, Γενρε ζωγραφική On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
Le Père de famille expliquant la Bible à ses enfants (1755): Κεντρικό έργο της πρώτης επιτυχίας του, που ενσωματώνει τις ιδέες του Διαφωτισμού για την οικογενειακή αγνότητα και ηθική διδασκαλία. La Jeune Fille qui pleure son oiseau mort (c. 1765): Δείχνει την ικανότητα του Γκρούζ να αποτυπώνει συναισθήματα και να αφηγείται συγκινητικές ιστορίες.
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Μπερνάρντο Μπελλοττο 1722–1780
Ιταλιάνος From Βενετία Veduta, αστικό τοπίο, τεχνίτης γραφιστής On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Bernardo Bellotto entered the world in Venice, Italy, around 1721 or 1722. Some records suggest a more specific date of January 30, 1721.
See them at In Dresden, the Gemäldegalerie holds a significant portion of his output, including views of the city that captured its architectural life before the ravages of war.
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Φραντσέσκο Γκουάρντι 1712–1793
Ιταλός From Βενετία *Vedute*, *Pittura di tocco* On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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Τιεπόλο, Τιεπόλο 1727–1804
Ιταλιάνος From Βενετία Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
In the luminous heart of eighteenth-century Venice, a period defined by the decadent splendor of the Rococo, Giandomenico Tiepolo emerged as a master of both grand spectacle and intimate human drama. As the son of the legendary Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Giandomenico did not merely inherit a name; he inherited a visual language of light, movement, and theatricality.
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Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Πιατσεττά 1683–1754
Ιταλός From Βενετία Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Μωρίς Κεντέν ντε Λα Τουρ 1704–1788
Γάλλος From Σαιν-Καντέν Ροκακό On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788) stands as a singular figure in the annals of French art history—a master craftsman whose dedication to pastel portraiture elevated the medium to unprecedented heights during the opulent era of Rococo. Around 1724, De La Tour embarked on a transformative journey to Paris, where he enrolled under the tutelage of Jacques Spoede and honed his skills during brief stints in Rheims.
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Ιωάννης Ζόφηνός 1733–1810
Γερμανός From Φρανκφούρτη Νεοκλασικισμός On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Tribuna of the Uffizi (1772-1778): Ίσως το πιο διάσημο έργο του, μια ακριβής απεικόνιση της Galleria degli Uffizi στη Φλωρεντία. Dr William Hunter Teaching Anatomy at the Royal Academy (1779): Ένα συναρπαστικό πορτρέτο της ιατρικής εκπαίδευσης και της επιστημονικής έρευνας. George III (1771): Ένα βασιλικό πορτρέτο που αναδεικνύει τη δύναμη και την κομψότητα του Βασιλιά.
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Λουί-Μισέλ βαν Λου 1707–1771
French From Τουλόν Rococo On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Born in Toulon, France, on March 2nd, 1707, Louis-Michel van Loo emerged from a distinguished lineage of artists. Even at this nascent stage, van Loo demonstrated exceptional talent, earning a prize from the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris in 1725 – a testament to his burgeoning skill and promise.
Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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Ζαν-Ετιέν Λιοτάρ 1702–1789
Ελβετός From Γενεύη On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
He was born into a family of French Protestants who had sought refuge in Geneva following the events of 1685. His formal instruction began in Geneva under the watchful eyes of professors Daniel Gardelle and Petitot.
See them at The distribution of Liotard’s output across Europe and beyond allows for a varied study of his technical precision.
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Ζαν-Μπαστίστ Σιμων Τσαρίν 1695–1736
Γάλλος From Βαλανσιέν Ροκοκό Παστέλ On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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Σαρλ Αντρέ βαν Λου 1705–1765
Γάλλος From Νίκαια Ροκοκό ζωγραφική On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France – Ένα αξιοσημάντο βασιλικό πορτρέτο. Self Portrait – Προσφέρει μια ματιά στην αυτοεικόνα του καλλιτέχνη. Perseus and Andromeda (πολλαπλές εκδοχές) – Εικονοποιεί την ικανότητα στην απεικόνιση της κλασικής μυθολογίας.
Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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ΦρανচেስΚο Ζουκαρέλι 1702–1788
Ιταλός From Πιτιλιάνο Ροκοκό, Μπαρόκ On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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Γιάκοπο Αμιγκόνι 1682–1752
Ιταλός From Νάπολη Ύστερο Μπαρόκ & Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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Franz Anton Maulbertsch 1724–1796
Γερμανός/ Αυστριακός From Langenargen Ροκοκό, 巴洛κ On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Σαρλ Αντουάν Κουαπέλ 1694–1752
Γάλλος From Παρίσι Μπαρόκ Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
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Adélaïde Labille-Guiard 1749–1803
French From Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world.
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Ντμίτρι Γκριγκόριεβιτς Λεβίτσκυ 1735–1822
Ουκρανο-Ρώσος From Κίεβο Κλασική Πορτραϊριστική On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Άννα Βαλλαιέρ-Κόστερ 1744–1818
Γαλλική From Παρίσι Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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Τζανμπαττίστα Πιττόνι 1687–1767
From Βενετία Late Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
In the vibrant, water-bound splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, few artists captured the theatrical essence of the late Baroque and Rococo periods as fluently as Giambattista Pittoni. His early training was deeply personal, conducted under the guidance of his uncle, Francesco Pittoni, a painter of the Venetian Baroque.
Learned from Antonio Balestra #69
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Κασπάρ φαν Βίττελ 1653–1736
Ολλανδός From Άμερσφοορτ Ζωγραφική τεχνική Veduta On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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Φρανσουά Ομπέρ Ντρουά 1727–1775
From Παρίσι Rococo On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
In the luminous and opulent atmosphere of mid-eighteenth-century France, few artists captured the essence of aristocratic grace as intimately as François Hubert Drouais. A leading portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign, Drouais possessed a singular ability to translate the refinement and charm of the French court onto canvas.
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Βλαντιμίρ Λουκίτς Μποροβίσκοβσκι 1757–1825
From Μίρχοροντ On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Family Background: His father, Luka Borovyk, was a Ukrainian Cossack and an amateur icon painter. This early exposure significantly influenced young Vladimir’s artistic beginnings.
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Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun
Élisabeth -Louise Vigée Le Brun, a name synonymous with the elegance and refinement of 18th-century French portraiture, was more than just a painter; she was a master of capturing not merely likeness, but the very essence of her sitters.
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Κοράντο Γιακίντο 1703–1766
Ιταλικός From Μολφέττα Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
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Γιόχαν Χάινριχ Τίշμπαϊν 1722–1789
Γερμανός From Χάινα Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
In the luminous era of the eighteenth century, few names resonated with the elegance and technical precision of Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder.
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Κρίστιαν Βίλχελμ Ερνστ Ντίτριχ 1712–1774
German From Βαιμάρ Imitation of Dutch & Italian masters On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Born in Weimar in 1712, Dietrich did not seek to shatter the existing artistic paradigms with a revolutionary new vision; instead, he sought to master the echoes of the past. Raised in an environment steeped in the traditions of German art patronage, his early life was shaped by the meticulous craftsmanship of his father, Johann Georg, a miniature painter to the court of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
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Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo 1719–1795
French From Rivoli Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
At the heart of this vibrant scene stood Charles Amédée Philippe Vanloo (1719 – 1795), a painter whose career spanned decades and encompassed a remarkable range of subjects—from allegorical scenes brimming with mythological figures to strikingly realistic portraits that captured the essence of his aristocratic patrons. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Vanloo’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Jean-Baptiste van Loo—himself a respected painter—in Turin and Rome.
Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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Γκουστάφ Λούντμπεργ 1695–1786
Σουηδός From Στοκχόλμη Ροκοκό ζωγράφος παστέλ On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
The trajectory of Lundberg’s life took a transformative turn in 1717 when he ventured from the familiar streets of Stockholm to the vibrant, intellectual heart of Paris. Immersed in the rigorous traditions of French academies, he studied under luminaries such as Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas de Largillière, absorbing the grandiosity of classical portraiture.
Learned from Jean-François De Troy #25
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Λαγκρενέ Ο Λớος 1725–1805
English From Παρίσι Romanticism, Animal Painting On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Landscape with Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ένα εξαιρετικό δείγμα της δεξιοτεχνίας του στη ζωγραφική ελαίου, το οποίο στεγάζεται σήμερα στο Mauritshuis (Το Όχρη, Ολλανδία).
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Τζάκομπ Ντε Βίτ 1695–1754
Ολλανδός From Άμστερνταμ Rοκοκό Ζωγραφική On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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Jean-Baptiste van Loo 1684–1745
French From Aix-en-Provence Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
A pivotal moment arrived with the patronage of Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Carignano, who recognized van Loo’s burgeoning talent and sponsored his journey to Rome. Following Rome, van Loo’s artistic path led him to Turin, where he painted portraits of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, and members of his court, further solidifying his reputation among European nobility.
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John Wollaston 1742–1775
English Rococo Painting
While later giants like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart would command the spotlight of American portraiture, Wollaston’s true contribution lies in his role as a pioneer, introducing the delicate elegance and shimmering sophistication of the Rococo style to North America.
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Anna Dorothea Therbusch 1721–1782
German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (1721-1782) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of Rococo art history —a woman artist who defied societal expectations and achieved considerable renown during the Enlightenment. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition, her father, Georg Lisiewski, was himself a celebrated Berlin portrait painter, establishing a lineage dedicated to visual representation.
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Γιόχαν Γκιοργ Πλάτσερ 1704–1761
Αυστριακός From Αππιάνο σουλλα Στράντα ντελ Βίνο Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Michele Marieschi 1710–1743
Italian From Venice Vedute Venice On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
In the golden age of the Venetian Rococo, few artists captured the ephemeral magic of the Serenissima with as much vitality as Michele Giovanni Marieschi. Scholars often point to the influence of masters such as Gaspare Diziani and the legendary Canaletto, whose works provided a blueprint for capturing the grandeur of urban environments.
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Antonio Corradini 1668–1752
Italian From Este Rococo
Corradini’s talent quickly blossomed, gaining recognition around 1709 with his contributions to the façade of San Stae in Venice. A pivotal period unfolded between 1716 and 1723 with extensive work for Russian and Saxon patrons. In 1729, a new chapter commenced with his appointment as court sculptor to Charles VI in Vienna.
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Μάισεν γεννημένος το 1710
Γερμανός From Μάισεν Κεραμικό σκληρό πλασματισμός (Hard-paste porcelain)
"Αλληγορικές Σκέψεις της Αρετής" – Καταδεικνύει την ικανότητα του εργοστασίου να αποτυπώνει σύνθετες έννοιες σε γλυπτική μορφή, αναδεικνύοντας λεπτομερή λεπτομέρειες και εξεrefined καλλιτεχνική όραση. "Κάτω Λεοπάρδος" – Αντιπροσωπεύει ένα επιδεξιοτεχνό μείγμα ρεαλισμού και κομψότητας, αντανακλώντας την αφοσίωση του Meissen στην απεικόνιση των ζώων με αξιοσημείωτη ακρίβεια και χάρη.
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Gerard van Spaendonck 1746–1822
From Tilburg On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Van Spaendonck came from an artistic family; his younger brother, Cornelis van Spaendonck, also became a successful painter. This early exposure shaped his meticulous attention to detail and refined technique.
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Ιωσήφ Χάιμορς 1692–1780
Βρετανός From Λονδίνο Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Joseph Highmore, born in London in 1692, emerged as a pivotal figure within the evolving landscape of 18th-century English art. Initially influenced by the grand Baroque tradition exemplified by Kneller, Highmore’s style would gradually embrace the more delicate aesthetics of the Rococo period, a shift reflective of broader cultural currents sweeping across Europe.
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Ζαν-Μπατίστ Περονώ 1715–1783
Γαλλικός From Παρίσι Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
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Λουί Τοκέ 1696–1772
French From Παρίσι Portrait painting On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Nattier’s atelier became Tocqué’s formative environment, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of masters like Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas Bertin.
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Ντόνατο Κρέτι 1671–1749
Ιταλός From Κρεμόνα Ροκοκό, Νεοκλασικισμός On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Antonio Balestra 1666–1740
From Verona On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Antonio Balestra (born August 12, 1666, Verona, Italy – died April 21, 1740) was a prominent Italian painter of the Rococo period. This foundational training provided him with early skills in drawing and painting techniques.
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Georg Desmarées 1697–1776
Swedish-German From Stockholm City Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Born in Stockholm in 1697 to parents with French roots and artistic lineage – his mother descended from the Dutch Mijtens family of painters – his journey was one of continuous learning and adaptation, ultimately leading him to become a celebrated court painter in Munich.
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Ζαν-Μπατίστ Πιλμάν 1728–1808
Γαλλική From Λυών Ροκοκό & Νεοκλασικισμός On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Κορνέλις Τροστ 1696–1750
Ολλανδός From Άμστερνταμ Rοκοκό σκηνές είδους On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Jacques De Lajoue 1686–1761
French From Paris Neoclassical Painting On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Born in the vibrant heart of Paris in 1686, Jacques de Lajoue emerged as a painter of profound elegance, a master capable of weaving architectural precision with the ethereal softness of the French landscape. His life unfolded during one of the most opulent eras in European history, moving through the twilight of Louis XIV’s reign and into the burgeoning grace of the 18th century.
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Ρίchard Κοσουάι 1742–1821
Βρετανός From Τίβερτον Μινιατούρες του Ρεγενςίας On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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Per Krafft the Elder 1724–1793
Swedish From Arboga Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
To step into the world of Per the Elder Krafft is to enter a realm of gilded salons and breathless elegance, where the light of the Enlightenment meets the delicate ornamentation of the Rococo.
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Johann Georg Pinzel 1715–1761
Ukrainian, Czech From Buchach Baroque, Rococo
Active in Eastern Galicia – a region encompassing parts of modern-day Ukraine and Poland – Pinsel’s work embodies a unique fusion of Western Baroque exuberance and deeply felt religious emotion. Discovered relatively late by scholar Jan Bołoz Antoniewicz in 1923, Pinsel's story began to unfold through fragmented records and, most powerfully, through the astonishing artistry of his sculptures themselves.
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Alessandro Longhi 1733–1813
From Venice On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
He came from an artistic family; his father was the celebrated genre painter Pietro Longhi. Alessandro received his initial training under his father’s guidance, developing a foundation in observation and detail.
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Giuseppe Bonito 1707–1789
Italian From Castellammare di Stabia Rococo On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
In the sun-drenched, vibrant landscape of eighteenth-century Naples, few artists captured the rhythmic pulse of urban life and the theatrical splendor of the era as intimately as Giuseppe Bonito. Born in 1707 in Castellammare di Stabia, Bonito emerged from a period of profound artistic transition, where the dramatic weight of the Baroque was beginning to soften into the playful elegance of the Rococo.
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Κριστόφ Χουέ 1700–1759
Γάλλος From Ποντουάζ Ειδυλλιακές Σκηνές On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
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Λουί Ντε Σιλβέστρ 1675–1760
Γάλλος From Σο, Μπαρόκ, Ροκοκό On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Louis de Silvestre, a name perhaps less familiar than those of his contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the late Baroque and early Rococo art world of France. Born in Sceaux, just south of Paris, in 1675, he wasn’t simply a painter; he was a meticulous craftsman, a courtier’s confidant, and an artist deeply influenced by both classical tradition and the burgeoning spirit of his time.
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Luis Paret Y Alcázar 1746–1799
Spanish From Madrid Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
In the vibrant, sun-drenched tapestry of 18th-century Spain, few artists captured the delicate interplay of light and social elegance as masterfully as Luis Paret y Alcázar. His life, spanning from his birth in Madrid in 1746 to his passing in 1799, was a journey through the heart of Spanish cultural evolution. Paret’s artistic foundation was laid within the prestigious halls of the Academia Real de San Fernando.
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Γιόχαν Σαλόμον Βάλ 1689–1765
Γερμανική, Δανική From Χέμνιτς On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
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Giuseppe Nogari 1699–1766
Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Born in 1699, Nogari emerged during a transformative era when the heavy, dramatic shadows of the Baroque were beginning to yield to the light, airy grace of the Rococo. This lineage, combined with the delicate pastel sensibilities of Rosalba Carriera and the sophisticated elegance of Jacopo Amigoni, allowed him to weave together a style that was simultaneously much more grounded than the typical Rococo flourish and yet exquisitely refined.
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Ζαν Ρανκ 1674–1735
French From Μονπελιέ Baroque/Neoclassical On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Jean Ranc, born in Montpellier in 1674, was a French painter who achieved considerable renown during the reign of Louis XV and Philip V of Spain. Early Training & Influences: Antoine Ranc instilled in Jean a passion for painting and exposed him to European masters—a legacy that would continue through Rigaud’s mentorship.
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Ναθανιέλ Χον Ο Παλαιότερος 1718–1784
Irish From Δουβλίν Barbizon landscapes & Rococo portraiture On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
Nathaniel Hone I, born in Dublin around 1718, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition between Rococo and Neoclassical art movements. Early Life & Training: Hone’s formative years were spent in Dublin, where he received instruction from Francis Bacon and Jonathan Richardson Sr., two prominent Irish portraitists who championed a dramatic, theatrical style rooted in illusionism.
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Jean Raoux 1677–1734
French From Montpellier Symbolist Art On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Jean Raoux, born in Montpellier, France in 1677, emerged as a captivating figure within the French artistic landscape of the early 18th century. He spent three formative years in Italy, specifically Venice, undertaking decorative commissions for the palace of Giustiniani Solini. Raoux’s talent quickly garnered attention, leading to his acceptance into the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1717 as an historical painter.
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Francesco Zugno 1708–1787
Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
Within the luminous and often overwhelming splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, the name Francesco Zugno emerges as a vital, if somewhat enigmatic, thread in the tapestry of the Rococo era.
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Joseph Boze 1745–1826
French From Martigues Portraiture On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Joseph Boze (1745-1826) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of French art history —a portraitist who navigated the turbulent currents of the Enlightenment and Revolution with remarkable resilience. Born in Les Matiques, France, Boze’s artistic journey began amidst a period of significant social and political upheaval, shaping his oeuvre and cementing his place as one of Louis XVI's most trusted artists.
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Louis Joseph Watteau 1731–1798
French From Valenciennes Fêtes galantes On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
His father, Jean Watteau, was a silk merchant and instilled in François a keen appreciation for craftsmanship and visual aesthetics. He subsequently studied under Nicolas Frémiet, further honing his skills in drawing and etching, disciplines that would serve as crucial tools throughout his career.
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Jacobus Buys 1724–1801
Dutch From Amsterdam Rococo On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Born in Amsterdam in 1724, Jacobus Buys emerged into a world steeped in the refined sensibilities of the Dutch Rococo period. He embarked on his formal training under Cornelis Pronk and later with Jacob de Wit, both established figures within Amsterdam's art circles.
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Ιερώνυμος Θηός 1716–1774
Ελβετικός From Κουρ Ροκακό On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Jeremiah Theus (1716 – 1774) stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of colonial South Carolina, recognized primarily for his masterful portraits that captured the essence of Charleston society during its golden age. Born in Chur, Switzerland—a bastion of Huguenot heritage—Theus’s journey to America represents not merely geographical relocation but an embrace of intellectual and stylistic innovation, shaping the visual culture of a burgeoning nation.
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Vigilius Eriksen 1722–1782
Danish From Copenhagen Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of the portrait painter Johann Salomon Wahl. Although he achieved significant recognition, his path was not without its hurdles; notably, despite winning a gold medal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1755, he was denied formal entry into the institution itself.
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Georg David Matthieu 1737–1778
German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
The air in the studio of David Matthieu carries the scent of oil and pigment, a workspace where Georg David Matthieu begins his life within a family of established artists. This connection extends through his stepmother, Anna Rosina, linking Georg to the influential Georg Lisiewski and the talented Anna Dorothea Therbusch.
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Robert Tournières 1667–1752
From Ifs On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
Robert Le Vrac de Tournières was born in Caen, France, in 1667. He further honed his skills under the tutelage of Bon Boullogne and Rigaud, both prominent figures in French painting, setting the stage for a successful career.
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Jose Del Castillo 1737–1793
Spanish From Madrid Neoclassical On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Born in Madrid on October 14, 1737, Castillo emerged from a world where the flamboyant flourishes of the Rococo were beginning to yield to the disciplined rigor of Neoclassicism. His early life was marked by an extraordinary precocity; at just ten years old, he was already serving as an assistant in the preparatory drawing classes at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
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Αγοστίνος Μπρουνιάς 1730–1796
Ιταλός From Ρώμη Vérité ethnographique On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
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Domenico Duprà 1689–1770
Italian From Turin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
Born in the historic city of Turin in 1689, Duprà emerged as a master of the Rococo style, an era defined by grace, light, and an almost ethereal sense of movement. Between 1719 and 1730, he found himself in Lisbon, serving the illustrious House of Braganza under King John V.
Pictures worth knowing
Famous Rococo works to recognise
When it happened
Rococo, step by step
- 1678
- 1720
- 1726
- 1737
- 1745
- 1748
- 1750
- 1753
- 1754
- 1762
- 1765
- 1768
- 1769
- 1782
Fun figures
The numbers behind the list
| Γαλλία | 30 |
|---|---|
| Ιταλία | 16 |
| Italy | 9 |
| Γερμανία | 7 |
| France | 7 |
| Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο | 6 |
| Σουηδία | 3 |
| Ολλανδία | 3 |
| 17thος thếχνου | 36 |
|---|---|
| 18thος thếχνου | 62 |
| 19thος thếχνου | 1 |
| Μουσείο του Λούβρου | 16 |
|---|---|
| Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης | 11 |
| Ερμιτάζ | 9 |
| Nationalmuseum | 8 |
| Statens Museum For Kunst | 7 |
| Rijksmuseum | 6 |
| Μουσείο του Πράδο | 6 |
| Εθνικό Μουσείο Βαρσοβίας | 6 |
Just the names
List of 100 famous Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής to know
- 1Αντουάν ΒαττώΓάλλος · 1684–1721
- 2ΚαναλέττοItalian · 1697–1768
- 3Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα ΤιέπολοItalian · 1696–1770
- 4
Φρανσουά ΜπουσέΓάλλος · 1703–1770 - 5
Ζαν Ονορέ ΦραγκονάρΓάλλος · 1732–1806 - 6Ζαν Σιμεόν ΣαρντένΓάλλος · 1699–1779
- 7Τόμας ΓκένσμποροBritish · 1727–1788
- 8Τζόσουα ΡέινολντςBritish · 1723–1792
- 9Ζαν-Μπατίστ ΓκρεζΓάλλος · 1725–1805
- 10Μπερνάρντο ΜπελλοττοΙταλιάνος · 1722–1780
- 11Φραντσέσκο ΓκουάρντιΙταλός · 1712–1793
- 12
Πιέτρο ΛόνγκιΙταλός · 1701–1785 - 13Τιεπόλο, ΤιεπόλοΙταλιάνος · 1727–1804
- 14Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα ΠιατσεττάΙταλός · 1683–1754
- 15
Νικολά Λανκρέ1689–1743 - 16
Ζοζέφ Βερνέ1714–1789 - 17
Ροζάλμπα ΚαρριέραΙταλίδα · 1675–1757 - 18
Ζαν-Μαρκ ΝατιέΓάλλος · 1685–1766 - 19Μωρίς Κεντέν ντε Λα ΤουρΓάλλος · 1704–1788
- 20
Αλεξάντερ Ρόσλιν1718–1793 - 21Ιωάννης ΖόφηνόςΓερμανός · 1733–1810
- 22Λουί-Μισέλ βαν ΛουFrench · 1707–1771
- 23Ζαν-Ετιέν ΛιοτάρΕλβετός · 1702–1789
- 24
Φρανσουά Λεμουάν1688–1737 - 25
Jean-François De Troy1645–1730 - 26Ζαν-Μπαστίστ Σιμων ΤσαρίνΓάλλος · 1695–1736
- 27Σαρλ Αντρέ βαν ΛουΓάλλος · 1705–1765
- 28ΦρανচেስΚο ΖουκαρέλιΙταλός · 1702–1788
- 29Γιάκοπο ΑμιγκόνιΙταλός · 1682–1752
- 30
Σαρλ-Ζοζέφ ΝατουάρΓάλλος · 1700–1777 - 31Franz Anton MaulbertschΓερμανός/ Αυστριακός · 1724–1796
- 32Σαρλ Αντουάν ΚουαπέλΓάλλος · 1694–1752
- 33Adélaïde Labille-GuiardFrench · 1749–1803
- 34Ντμίτρι Γκριγκόριεβιτς ΛεβίτσκυΟυκρανο-Ρώσος · 1735–1822
- 35
Ζαν-Μπατίστ Πιγκαλέ1725–1805 - 36Άννα Βαλλαιέρ-ΚόστερΓαλλική · 1744–1818
- 37
Λουδοβίκος ΛαγκρανέΓάλλος · 1756–1827 - 38Τζανμπαττίστα Πιττόνι1687–1767
- 39Κασπάρ φαν ΒίττελΟλλανδός · 1653–1736
- 40
Φώτωρ Στεπάνοβιτς Ροκότοφ1730–1808 - 41Φρανσουά Ομπέρ Ντρουά1727–1775
- 42Βλαντιμίρ Λουκίτς Μποροβίσκοβσκι1757–1825
- 43
Αντουάν ΠεσνΓαλλική · 1683–1757 - 44
Άλαν Ράμσεϊ1713–1784 - 45Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun
- 46Κοράντο ΓιακίντοΙταλικός · 1703–1766
- 47Γιόχαν Χάινριχ ΤίշμπαϊνΓερμανός · 1722–1789
- 48Κρίστιαν Βίλχελμ Ερνστ ΝτίτριχGerman · 1712–1774
- 49Charles Amédée Philippe Van LooFrench · 1719–1795
- 50Γκουστάφ ΛούντμπεργΣουηδός · 1695–1786
- 51Λαγκρενέ Ο ΛớοςEnglish · 1725–1805
- 52Τζάκομπ Ντε ΒίτΟλλανδός · 1695–1754
- 53Jean-Baptiste van LooFrench · 1684–1745
- 54John WollastonEnglish · 1742–1775
- 55
Καρλ Γουστώς ΠιλόSvensk · 1711–1793 - 56Anna Dorothea TherbuschGerman · 1721–1782
- 57Γιόχαν Γκιοργ ΠλάτσερΑυστριακός · 1704–1761
- 58
Ναθαναέλ ΧονΟλλανδός · 1718–1784 - 59Michele MarieschiItalian · 1710–1743
- 60Antonio CorradiniItalian · 1668–1752
- 61ΜάισενΓερμανός · γεννημένος το 1710
- 62Gerard van Spaendonck1746–1822
- 63Ιωσήφ ΧάιμορςΒρετανός · 1692–1780
- 64
Ζαν Ζακ ΚαφιέριΓάλλος · 1678–1755 - 65Ζαν-Μπατίστ ΠερονώΓαλλικός · 1715–1783
- 66
Φράνσις ΧέιμανEnglish · 1708–1776 - 67Λουί ΤοκέFrench · 1696–1772
- 68Ντόνατο ΚρέτιΙταλός · 1671–1749
- 69Antonio Balestra1666–1740
- 70
Γκάσπαρε ΤραβέρσιΙταλός · 1722–1770 - 71Georg DesmaréesSwedish-German · 1697–1776
- 72Ζαν-Μπατίστ ΠιλμάνΓαλλική · 1728–1808
- 73Κορνέλις ΤροστΟλλανδός · 1696–1750
- 74Jacques De LajoueFrench · 1686–1761
- 75Ρίchard ΚοσουάιΒρετανός · 1742–1821
- 76
Φίλιπ ΜερσιέΓάλλος · 1689–1760 - 77Per Krafft the ElderSwedish · 1724–1793
- 78Johann Georg PinzelUkrainian, Czech · 1715–1761
- 79Alessandro Longhi1733–1813
- 80Giuseppe BonitoItalian · 1707–1789
- 81Κριστόφ ΧουέΓάλλος · 1700–1759
- 82Λουί Ντε ΣιλβέστρΓάλλος · 1675–1760
- 83Luis Paret Y AlcázarSpanish · 1746–1799
- 84Γιόχαν Σαλόμον ΒάλΓερμανική, Δανική · 1689–1765
- 85Giuseppe NogariItalian · 1699–1766
- 86Ζαν ΡανκFrench · 1674–1735
- 87Ναθανιέλ Χον Ο ΠαλαιότεροςIrish · 1718–1784
- 88Jean RaouxFrench · 1677–1734
- 89
Εdouard Honoré AveΓάλλος · 1818–1890 - 90Francesco ZugnoItalian · 1708–1787
- 91Joseph BozeFrench · 1745–1826
- 92Louis Joseph WatteauFrench · 1731–1798
- 93Jacobus BuysDutch · 1724–1801
- 94Ιερώνυμος ΘηόςΕλβετικός · 1716–1774
- 95Vigilius EriksenDanish · 1722–1782
- 96Georg David MatthieuGerman · 1737–1778
- 97Robert Tournières1667–1752
- 98Jose Del CastilloSpanish · 1737–1793
- 99Αγοστίνος ΜπρουνιάςΙταλός · 1730–1796
- 100Domenico DupràItalian · 1689–1770
Good questions
What people ask about Rococo
Who is the most famous Rococo μάστορας?
Αντουάν Βαττώ (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Καναλέττο (#2) and Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Τιέπολο (#3).
Who are the 5 most famous Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Αντουάν Βαττώ (#1), Καναλέττο (#2), Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Τιέπολο (#3), Φρανσουά Μπουσέ (#4) και Ζαν Ονορέ Φραγκονάρ (#5).
Who are the great Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής of Γαλλία?
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Γαλλία are Αντουάν Βαττώ (#1), Φρανσουά Μπουσέ (#4), Ζαν Ονορέ Φραγκονάρ (#5), Ζαν Σιμεόν Σαρντέν (#6) και Ζαν-Μπατίστ Γκρεζ (#9).
Which country produced the most Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Γαλλία: 30 of the 100 μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there, then Ιταλία (16) και Italy (9).
Which city produced the most Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Παρίσι: 15 of the μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there.
Who are the most famous living Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
The highest-ranked living μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list are Μάισεν (#61).
Which women Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής are the most famous?
5 women are in this ranking: Ροζάλμπα Καρριέρα (#17), Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (#33), Άννα Βαλλαιέρ-Κόστερ (#36), Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun (#45) και Anna Dorothea Therbusch (#56).
What techniques did Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής use?
“His brushwork was never merely about decoration; it was a means to convey a profound sense of wistful melancholy.” — from our biography of Αντουάν Βαττώ (#1).
Who was the first Rococo μάστορας?
The earliest-born μάστορας in this list is Jean-François De Troy (#25), born in 1645.
When were most Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born?
Most μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born in the 18thος thếχνου (62 of 100), between 1645 and 1818 overall.
Who are the great Rococo μάστορες της ζωγραφικής of Ιταλία?
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Ιταλία are Καναλέττο (#2), Τζιοβάνι Μπατίστα Τιέπολο (#3), Μπερνάρντο Μπελλοττο (#10), Φραντσέσκο Γκουάρντι (#11) και Πιέτρο Λόνγκι (#12).
Can I order a painting by a famous Rococo μάστορας?
Our catalogue holds 11,037 works by these μάστορες της ζωγραφικής. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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